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Suunto ZOOP User Manual

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Summary of ZOOP

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    En user’s guide suunto zoop.

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    The smart button: - activation - mode operations current time display surface interval time no flying time no-decompression time tot al ascent time safety s top time ° c low battery w arning temperature w eek day mode text personal adjustment mode do not fly icon bar graph: - mode indicator - consum...

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    1 warning is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death. Caution is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product. Note is used to emphasize important information. Definition of warnings, cautions and notes...

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    2 iso 9001 suunto oy’s quality assurance system is certified by det norske veritas to be according to the iso 9001 in all suunto oy’s operations (quality certificate no. 96-hel-aq-220). Suunto oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties, which may arise through the us...

  • Page 5: Warning!

    3 warning! Read this manual! Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety paying close attention to all warnings listed below, including section 1.1. “safety precautions”. Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limita- tions of the dive computer because any confusion res...

  • Page 6: Warning!

    4 warning! Suunto strongly recommends that sport divers limit their maximum depth to 40 m [130 ft] or to the depth cal- culated by the computer based on the selected o 2 % and a maximum po 2 of 1.4 bar! Warning! Dives with required decompression stops are not recom- mended. You should ascend and beg...

  • Page 7: Warning!

    5 in chapter 3.5.3. “flying after diving”. There can never be a flying after diving rule that is guaranteed to completely prevent decompression illness! Warning! The dive computer should never be traded or shared between users while it is in operation! Its information will not apply to someone who h...

  • Page 8: Warning!

    6 warning! Set the correct personal adjustment mode! Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase the possibility of dci exist, it is recommended that you use this option to make the calculations more conser- vative. Failure to select the correct personal adjustment setting will result...

  • Page 9: Table of Contents

    7 table of contents warnings ....................................................................................3 1. Introduction ......................................................................9 1.1. Safety precautions ............................................................10 1.1.1. Eme...

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    8 3.6. Audible and visual alarms ............................................33 3.7. High altitude dives and personal adjustment ..34 3.7.1. Altitude adjustment .................................................................34 3.7.2. Personal adjustment ...............................................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    9 introduction 1. Congratulations on your purchase of the suunto zoop dive computer. The zoop builds on the suunto tradition of delivering feature-rich easy-use dive computers. Push button controls access a wide selection of choices and the display is optimized for the dive mode chosen. This dive co...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    10 safety precautions 1.1. Do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this instruction manual in its entirety, including all the warnings. Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of the instrument. If you have any questions about the manual or the dive comp...

  • Page 13: Dive Computer Limitations

    11 dive computer limitations 1.1.2. While the dive computer is based on current decompression research and technology, you must realize that the computer cannot monitor the actual physiological functions of an individual diver. All decompression schedules currently known to the authors, including th...

  • Page 14: Getting Acquainted

    12 getting acquainted 2. Functions 2.1. The suunto zoop can be set to function as a regular air dive computer or as a nitrox dive computer. The zoop features two dive computer models (air, nitrox), three main operating modes (time/stand-by, surface, diving), two menu based main modes (memory, set) a...

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    13 press the smart (mode) button • to activate the dive computer. • to change from the surface mode to the menu based modes. • to select, confirm or quit a submode (short press). • to immediately exit any submode to the surface mode (long press). Press the arrow up scroll (plan) button • to activate...

  • Page 16: Water Contacts

    14 water contacts 2.3. The water contacts control the automatic activation of the dive mode. The water and data transfer contacts are located on bottom of the case (fig 2.3). When submerged the water contacts are connected to the push buttons (which are the other pole of the water contact) by the co...

  • Page 17: Diving With The Zoop

    15 diving with the zoop 3. This section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret its displays. You will find that this dive computer is easy to use and read. Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving situation. Before diving 3.1. Activation and ...

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    16 at this time, perform your prechecks making sure that: • the instrument operates in the correct mode and provides a complete display (air/ni- trox modes) • the low battery indicator is not on • the altitude and personal adjustment set - tings are correct • the instrument displays correct units of...

  • Page 19: Battery Indication

    17 battery indication 3.1.2. Battery power indicator 3.1.2.1. This dive computer has a unique graphic battery power indicator designed to give you an advance notice of impending need to change the battery. The battery power indicator can always be seen when the dive mode is activated. The following ...

  • Page 20: Dive Planning [Plan]

    18 dive planning [plan] 3.1.3. To enter planning mode, press the plan button at any time during surface mode. After showing the text “plan” (fig. 3.5.), the display will show the no- decompression limit for the depth of 9 m [30 ft]. By pressing the down arrow ( ) (time) button, the dive computer wil...

  • Page 21: Safety Stops

    19 the dive computer model (air/nitrox) can be set in the mode- set- model submode. The dive alarms can be set under mode- set- set alarms, the time and date settings in mode-set-set time, and the units (metric/imperial) as well as personal adjustments in the mode- set- set adjustmets sub- mode. Set...

  • Page 22: Diving With The Zoop

    20 between 6 m to 3 m [20 ft to 10] also the ceiling label, ceiling depth and the calculated safety stop time appear in the display. You should wait until the mandatory safety stop warning disappears (fig. 3.13.). The mandatory safety stop time always includes the three minute recommended safety sto...

  • Page 23: Bookmark

    21 all information on the display is labeled (fig. 3.6). During a no-decompression stop dive, the following information will be displayed: - your present depth in meters [ft] - the maximum depth during this dive in meters [ft], indicated as max - the available no-decompression time in minutes in the...

  • Page 24: Consumed Bottom Time (Cbt)

    22 consumed bottom time (cbt) 3.3.3. The available no-decompression stop time is also shown visually in the multi- function bar graph on the left side of the display (fig. 3.7. And 3.8.). When your available no-decompression time decreases below 200 minutes, the first (lowest) bar graph segment appe...

  • Page 25: Warning!

    23 when the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded, the fifth slow warning segment and the stop sign appear and the depth reading starts to blink, indicating that the maximum ascent rate has been exceeded continuously or that the current ascent rate is significantly above the allowed rate. Whenever...

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    24 rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths, the dive computer lets you to decompress within a range of depths (continuous decompression). The ascent time (asc time) is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompres- sion dive. It includes: • the time needed to ...

  • Page 27: Warning!

    25 ceiling, ceiling zone, floor and decompression range when in decompression, it is important that you understand the meaning of ceiling, floor, and decompression range (fig. 3.19.): - the ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend when in decompression. At this depth, or below, you...

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    26 display above the floor when you ascend above the floor, the asc time display stops blinking and the upward pointing arrow disappears (fig. 3.16.). Decompression will now begin, but is very slow. You should therefore continue your ascent. Display at the ceiling zone when you reach the ceiling zon...

  • Page 29: Diving In Nitrox Mode

    27 diving in nitrox mode 3.4. Before diving 3.4.1. The zoop can be set for diving with standard air only (air mode) or it can be set for diving with enriched air nitrox (nitrox mode). If you are educated for nitrox diving and you plan to make nitrox dives, it is recommended that you set the dive com...

  • Page 30: Oxygen Displays

    28 note! As a safety precaution the oxygen calcula- tions in the computer are made with an oxygen percentage of 1% + set o 2 % . Default nitrox settings in the nitrox mode, when set to standard air (21% o 2 ), the instrument can be used as an air dive computer. It remains in this air mode until the ...

  • Page 31: Oxygen Limit Fraction

    29 in dive mode, the oxygen percentage labeled with o 2 % and the current oxygen toxicity exposure shown with an oxygen limit fraction (olf) bar graph are shown (fig. 3.21. And fig. 3.22.). During a dive, the oxygen partial pressure, labeled with po 2 , is also shown instead of the maximum depth in ...

  • Page 32: At The Surface

    30 at the surface 3.5. Surface interval 3.5.1. An ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m [4 ft] will cause the diving display to be replaced by the surface display, giving the following information (fig. 3.26.): - maximum depth of last dive in meters [ft] - present depth in meters [ft] - no-flying...

  • Page 33: Dive Numbering

    31 table 3.3. Warning symbols if set to nitrox mode, the following information will also be shown: - the oxygen percentage labeled with o 2 % is shown on the left side of the center window - the current oxygen toxicity exposure shown with an oxygen limit fraction (olf) bar graph along the left side ...

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    32 note! The airplane symbol is not shown on the stand-by display. You should always activate the dive computer and check that the airplane symbol is not displayed prior to flying. The no-flying time is always at least 12 hours or equivalent to the so-called desaturation time (if longer than 12 hour...

  • Page 35: Audible and Visual Alarms

    33 audible and visual alarms 3.6. The dive computer features audible alarms to advise when important limits are approached or to acknowledge preset alarms. A short single beep occurs, when: - the dive computer is activated. - when the dive computer automatically returns to the time mode. Three singl...

  • Page 36: Warning!

    34 - the olf bar graph reaches 100%. The blinking of the segments exceeding 80% will stop, when the olf is not loading anymore. At that point the po 2 is less than 0.5 bar. Continuous beeps for 3 minutes occur, when: - the set oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded. The maximum depth is replaced ...

  • Page 37: Personal Adjustment

    35 traveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a change in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is recommended that you acclimate to the new altitude by waiting at least three hours before making a dive. Personal adjustment 3.7.2. There are adverse personal factors for dci...

  • Page 38: Error Conditions

    36 error conditions 3.8. The dive computer has warning indicators that alert the user to react to certain situations that would significantly increase the risk of dci. If you do not respond to its warnings, the dive computer will enter an error mode, indicating that the risk of dci has greatly incre...

  • Page 39: Menu Based Modes

    37 menu based modes 4. To make yourself familiar with the menu based functions, please use your quick reference guide supplied with the zoop together with the information in this chapter. The main menu based functions are grouped under 1) memory and 2) setting modes. The use of the menu based functi...

  • Page 40: Memory Functions

    38 the list of the menu based modes 1. Memory functions [1 memory] 1. Logbook and dive profile memory [1 logbook] 2. Dive history memory [2 history] 3. Pc settings [3 pc set] 2. Set modes [2 set] 1. Air or nitrox oxygen settings [1 model] 2. Set alarms [2 set alms] 1. Maximum depth alarm setting 2. ...

  • Page 41: Logbook and Dive Profile

    39 logbook and dive profile 4.1.1. Memory [1 logbook] this instrument has a very sophisticated high ca- pacity logbook and profile memory, with a data recording interval of 30 seconds. Dives shorter than the recording interval are not registered. To enter the logbook memory mode select mode- memory-...

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    40 page ii (fig. 4.7.) • dive number in the dive series • maximum depth (note! Due to lower resolution, the reading may differ from the maximum depth reading of the dive history up to 0.3 m [1 ft].) • total dive time • temperature at the maximum depth • altitude adjustment setting • personal adjustm...

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    41 fig. 4.10. Logbook, page i. Press smart (select) but- ton once to be able to scroll between different dives. Fig. 4.11. Logbook, end of the memory. End text is displayed between oldest and the most recent dive. Press the smart (select) button once to change the scroll buttons to scroll the differ...

  • Page 44: Dive History Memory

    42 dive history memory 4.1.2. [2 history] the dive history is a summary of all the dives recor- ded by the dive computer. To enter the dive history memory mode select mode- memory- history (fig. 4.12.). The following information will be shown on the display (fig. 4.13.): • the maximum depth ever rea...

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    43 the following data is transferred to the pc: depth profile of the dive • dive time • surface interval time • dive number • altitude and personal adjustment settings • oxygen percentage setting and maximum olf • (in nitrox mode) tissue calculation data • temperature at the maximum depth, beginning...

  • Page 46: Set Modes [2 Set]

    44 set modes [2 set] 4.2. The set mode (fig. 4.15.) is divided into four sub- modes: dive computer model setting, alarm settings, time setting and personal adjustments. Dive computer model 4.2.1. Settings[1 set model ] in the model setting mode the zoop can be set to function in air or nitrox model....

  • Page 47: Alarm Settings

    45 alarm settings 4.2.2. [2 set alms] in the alarm settings you can set a dive time alarm and a maximum depth alarm. To enter alarm settings select mode - set - set alarms (fig. 4.18). Dive time alarm setting 4.2.2.1. The instrument has one dive time alarm setting, which can be used for several purp...

  • Page 48: Setting Time and Date

    46 setting time and date 4.2.3. [3 set time] to enter the time setting mode select mode- set- set time (fig. 4.21.) after entering this mode you are able to select between 12 h and 24 hour time formats and set the correct time by using the smart (mode) and scroll buttons (fig. 4.22.). After this you...

  • Page 49: Personal Adjustments

    47 fig. 4.25. Setting altitude adjustment. Press scroll buttons to change altitude mode. Ok fig. 4.26. Setting personal adjustment. Press scroll buttons to change personal mode. Ok fig. 4.27. Setting metric/ imperial units. ºc ºf m ft ok fig. 4.24. Adjustment setting mode select select select person...

  • Page 50: Care and Maintenance of My

    48 care and maintenance of my 5. Suunto diving computer the suunto dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Although it is designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving, you must treat it with the same proper care and caution as any other precision instrument. Water contacts and pus...

  • Page 51: Caution!

    49 power gets too low. When this happens, the instrument should not be used until the battery has been replaced. Do not fasten the strap of your dive computer too tightly. You should be • able to insert your finger between the strap and your wrist. Shorten the strap by cutting it if you do not expec...

  • Page 52: Battery Replacement

    50 what are original suunto accessories? Original suunto accessories are only distributed through suunto`s worldwide net- work of authorized suunto distributors and retailers. Original suunto accessories are tested to be compatible with suunto products and can be used safely. Note! Damage caused by ...

  • Page 53: Caution!

    51 caution! When the battery is changed all nitrogen and oxygen uptake data is lost. Therefore, the no-flying time shown by the computer should have reached zero or you must wait for 48 hours or preferably even 100 hours between dives before you may dive again. All history and profile data, as well ...

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    52 the screwdriver onto the side of the right tooth on the ring (fig. 5.2) and turn the ring clockwise. Care should be taken not to damage any of the parts. 4. Remove the ring. 5. Carefully remove the lid with the beeper attached to it. The lid can be removed by pressing with your finger on the oute...

  • Page 55: Caution!

    53 17. Install the dive computer back into the console or boot and reassemble the strap. The instrument is now ready for use. Wrist model: assembling into the boot: first insert the longer strap in its hole in the front • of the boot and then the dive computer into its cavity in the boot starting at...

  • Page 56: Technical Description

    54 technical description 6. Operating principles 6.1. No-decompression limits the no-decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to a single depth (see table 6.1. And table 6.2.), are slightly more conservative than those permitted by the u.S. Navy tables. Table 6.1. No-de...

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    55 table 6.2. No-decompression time limits (min) for various depths [ft] for the first dive of a series personal mode / altitude mode depth [ft] p0/a0 p0/a1 p0/a2 p1/a0 p1/a1 p1/a2 p2/a0 p2/a1 p2/a2 30 - - 160 127 160 127 93 127 93 73 40 120 86 65 86 65 53 65 53 43 50 69 56 41 56 41 34 41 34 28 60 5...

  • Page 58: 6.2.

    56 suunto reduced gradient bubble 6.2. Model (rgbm) the suunto reduced gradient bubble model (rgbm) is a modern algorithm for predicting both dissolved and free gas in the tissues and blood of divers. It was developed in a co-operation between suunto and bruce r. Wienke bsc, msc. Phd. It is based on...

  • Page 59: Oxygen Exposure

    57 oxygen exposure 6.3. The oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted exposure time li- mit tables and principles. In addition to this the dive computer uses several methods to conservatively estimate the oxygen exposure. These include for example: - the displayed oxygen exposure ...

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    58 - maximum depth of operation: 80 m [262 ft] (complying with en 13319). - accuracy: ± 1% of full scale or better from 0 to 80 m [262 ft] at 20°c [68°f] (complying with en 13319). - depth display range: 0 … 99,9 m [328 ft]. - resolution: 0.1 m from 0 to 99,9 m [1 ft from 0 to 328 ft]. Temperature d...

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    59 operating conditions - normal altitude range: 0 to 3000 m [10000 ft] above sea level. - operating temperature: 0°c to 40°c [32°f to 104°f]. - storage temperature: -20°c to +50°c [ -4°f to +122°f]. It is recommended that the instrument be stored in a dry place at room tempe- rature. Note! Do not l...

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    60 - the use of the audible alarms. - the quality of the battery (some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpect- edly, which cannot be tested in advance). - the time the dive computer has been stored until it gets to the customer. The battery is installed into the unit at the factory. Note! Low temper...

  • Page 63: Suunto Limited Warranty For

    61 suunto limited warranty for 7. Suunto diving computers and suunto diving computer accessories this limited warranty is valid as of january 1st, 2007. Suunto oy (“suunto”) provides this limited warranty to those who have purcha- sed the suunto diving computer and/or suunto diving computer accessor...

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    62 repair or replacement of the product. However, part(s) repaired or replaced during the warranty period will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or for three (3) months from the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer. Exclusions and limitations this limited w...

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    63 access to suunto warranty service please access and review the online help resources available at www.Suunto.Com / customer service or referred to in the product manual before seeking warranty service. If a claim under this limited warranty appears to be necessary, please contact your local autho...

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    64 limitation of liability to the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws, this limited warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. Suunto shall not be liable for special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, includi...

  • Page 67: Suunto Dive Manager (Sdm)

    65 suunto dive manager (sdm) 8. Suunto dive manager (sdm) is optional pc software that greatly enhances the functionality of your suunto zoop. With the sdm software, you can download dive data from your dive computer to your pc. You can then view and organize all the data recorded with your suunto z...

  • Page 68: Glossary

    66 glossary 9. Altitude dive a dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m [1000 ft] above sea level. Ascent rate the speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface. Asc rate abbreviation for ascent rate. Ascent time the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decompression sto...

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    67 dive series a group of repetitive dives between which the dive computer indicates some nitrogen loading is present. When nitrogen loading reaches zero the dive com- puter deactivates. Dive time elapsed time between leaving the surface to descend, and returning to the surface at the end of a dive....

  • Page 70: Disposal of The Device

    68 oxygen limit fraction a term used by suunto for the values displayed in the oxygen toxicity bargraph. The value is either the cns% or the otu%. O 2 % oxygen percentage or oxygen fraction in the breath- ing gas. Standard air has 21% oxygen. Oxygen partial pressure limits the maximum depth to which...

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    ° c timekeeping display time & alternate display plan time & stand-by mode surface mode time & alternate display bookmark in profile memory diving mode > 1.2 m / 4 ft 4) set adj 3) set time 2) set alarms 1) set model 2) set 2 mode options 4 set options 3 memory options 1) memory 3) pc set pc setting...

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    Copyright this publication and its contents are proprietary to suunto oy. Suunto, wristop computer, suunto zoop and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of suunto oy. All rights reserved. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is bo...

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